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A Thrifty Way to Support Our Troops

by Karen on March 27th, 2007

Do you have a loved one overseas?  Well, the United States Postal Service has a free special kit you can get to send packages to troops overseas.

  1. call 1-800-610-8734
  2. press 1 for English
  3. press 1 to order
  4. Ask about the military kit for care packages
  5. Give them your mailing address

Simple, huh?  The Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes included in the kit can be shipped to any APO/FPO in the world, regardless of weight, for $8.10.

care packageThanks to Poor Wealth for the tip.  For information, visit the USPS. Picture from militarycarepackage.net.

P.S.  Don’t forget to send baby wipes.  My husband says the baby wipes were the best when he was in the desert because they always feel cool to your skin no matter how hot it is.

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2 opinions for A Thrifty Way to Support Our Troops

  • Revka
    Mar 28, 2007 at 9:12 am

    Great info! I had no idea the postal service did this. Thanks!

  • kellys
    Mar 30, 2007 at 5:57 am

    I alwasy tgry to encourage the troops as much as I can. We will look into this!

    Did you know that you can send a post card or letter and address it to “A US SOldier” and it will get to a random soldier? That is another way to encourage them.

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